Biomedical Equipment Technician - Bioengineering Services

Position Summary

The University of Iowa Health Care Bioengineering Services has an outstanding opportunity to join our team as a Biomedical Equipment Technician Trainee. In this role, you will test, calibrate, repair, and maintain electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment of limited complexity used in a patient care or medical/biological environment under direction functional supervision.

• Tests the performance and operating characteristics of electro mechanical equipment of limited complexity to ensure compliance with established performance and safety standards.
• Documents the results of equipment safety/performance tests.
• Diagnoses problems and performs corrective maintenance and/or calibration as required on electro‑mechanical equipment of limited complexity.
• Documents actions required to correct equipment malfunctions.
• Order parts and supplies as required in the maintenance of electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Attends workshops, conferences and specialized training courses to keep abreast of the field.
• Reads, studies, or reviews appropriate publications related to the field.

• Attends and successfully completes required training courses such as:
• Infection Control.
• Fire Safety Training.
• Compliances – Usually the first day or so.

The purpose of the training program is to prepare qualified graduate technicians for Biomedical Equipment Technician positions. The training program provides on‑the‑job experience utilizing the highly specialized principles of medical equipment maintenance. Upon successful completion of the training program the trainee will have the minimum level of technical knowledge, abilities, skills, and experience to qualify for the position of Biomedical Equipment Technician.

• 0‑3 Months:
  Receives explicit oral and/or written instructions/procedures typically at the beginning of each work assignment. Functional supervisor is available for instruction and guidance at any time. Work is reviewed upon completion.
• 3‑6 Months:
  Follows established procedures for each work assignment. Functional supervisor is available for instruction and guidance at any time. Work is spot reviewed upon completion.
• 6‑12 Months:
  Follows established procedures for each service work assignment. Direct functional supervision is provided for troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of routine electronic problems. Corrective maintenance is reviewed upon completion.

Bioengineering Services University of Iowa Health Care by providing comprehensive, high‑level support for patient care delivery, internal and external communication, technology innovation, medical education, and research. Creating and maintaining a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for Bioengineering Services staff.

Pay Grade: Merit Compensation

Salary: $50,884.56 – Paygrade 13

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Some overtime may be required to access equipment, cover absences, emergencies, and peak periods of operation.

Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA

Staff Type: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

• A.S. degree in Biomedical or Electronics technology; and
• Successful completion of the Biomedical Equipment Technician Trainee Program; or
• One year of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and testing electronic or electromechanical equipment in a hospital setting.

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions contact Greg Larson - gregory-p-larson.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Biomedical Equipment Tech
• Appointment Type:
  Merit
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Pay Level: 13
• Starting Salary Minimum: 50,884.56
• Starting Salary Maximum: 72,474.48

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Greg Larson
• Contact Email: gregory-p-larson